Which describes the “reward pathway” of psychoactive drug use?

Question

(1 point)
Responses

money given for testing the drugs
money given for testing the drugs

compliments the user receives while on the drug
compliments the user receives while on the drug

addiction caused by abuse of the drug
addiction caused by abuse of the drug

pleasurable feelings that the user wants to repeat

Answer 1

The correct response that describes the “reward pathway” of psychoactive drug use is:

pleasurable feelings that the user wants to repeat

This pathway involves the release of neurotransmitters, such as dopamine, which creates feelings of pleasure and reinforces the desire to use the drug again.